The Royal House of Georgia admits members to its Royal Orders and confers honours in accordance with its governing instruments. Each distinction carries its own privileges and responsibilities.
Privileges
Privileges vary according to the distinction and may include formal documentation, entry in official records, the right to wear prescribed insignia, the authorised use of a title, style or post-nominal letters, recognition at official functions, eligibility for advancement, the right to petition through the appropriate channels, and opportunities to support the charitable, cultural and ceremonial work of the Royal House and its institutions.
The privileges attached to one distinction do not automatically apply to another.
Foreign titles are not recognised in diplomas issued by the Royal House except in individual cases expressly approved by the Head of the Royal House.
Responsibilities and Good Standing
Recipients are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, observe the applicable statutes and protocol, and use their distinctions accurately and responsibly. Where a governing instrument includes duties of service, participation or support, recipients are expected to fulfil those duties.
Holding an honour, membership in a Royal Order, noble status or a title recognised by the Royal House does not, by itself, confer authority to speak for or represent the Royal House, make appointments, confer honours or act on behalf of any Royal institution. Any authority to represent the Royal House or one of its institutions must be specifically granted.
A recipient’s standing may be reviewed if the recipient misrepresents the Royal House, the distinction received or the nature of their relationship with the Royal House. This includes falsely claiming authority, appointment, endorsement or recognition, or using an association with the Royal House to promote false or misleading titles, honours, orders, offices or documents.
Serious conduct that brings the Royal House, one of its institutions or the distinction itself into disrepute may also lead to review. The same applies where a recipient deliberately acts against the Royal House or its institutions, or against the purposes for which the distinction was conferred.
Review of Standing
Where serious concerns arise, the Royal House may review a recipient’s standing. Any decision will take account of the facts and circumstances of the case and will be made in accordance with the applicable statutes, Letters Patent or other governing instrument.